MyLot Terms of Use Agreement
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
March 15, 2017 8:34am CST
Have you read the Terms of Use Agreement for myLot? It might be a good idea to at least glance at it and see if you are breaking any rules. Here is an example of a section that I think is being ignored. I have 'copied' this from the myLot site.
Copyright Policy. You may not post, modify, distribute, or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information belonging to others without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.
I think most people understand that means you can't copy an article from a newspaper or other source. But it also includes photos. If you 'borrow' a photo from a news story or other sources without the authorization of the person that photo belong to, then you are going against myLot's copyright policy.
In order to not get into a situation like that you can put a link to the article so that if someone wants to they can see the photo - but legally you cannot use the photo without permission.
The best way to avoid a situation like this is to use your own photos or Pixabay. Maybe @GoAskAlice can add to this, clarify it or let me know if I am wrong.
Photo is from Pixabay
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@GoAskAlice (5827)
•
15 Mar 17
It's not straight forward thing usually. There is also something called "fair use", that makes exceptions in the laws regarding copyrights.
Toggle navigation More Information on Fair Use Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances. Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutor
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
That would require someone with a little legal experience to translate LOL!
One more thing - someone wrote that myLot states that we have to state our sources for photos. I have done that since my early days writing online so not a big deal I always do...but I have searched the site and don't see where that is noted, if it is. If so, where is that?
@akalinus (43366)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Even public domain photos can be tricky. Sometimes, people sneak copyrighted ones in there just to be mean. Make sure any photo you use is really public domain. If there is a name attached, be sure to give attribution.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Mar 17
@JolietJake I read a post by someone recently that said the opposite of that I knew it wasn't right since I read thru the entire help section looking for that info while getting this post ready.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
As long as they are public domain they are fine.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@akalinus Some topics on Pixabay have hundreds of photos - sometimes I get tired scrolling thru them all.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
15 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Yes, I also have an occasional recheck.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Well you are a one of a kind - well, maybe a dozen of a kind...I do the same thing...and I like to go back and check for things if/when I see something that doesn't seem quite right.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@Asylum When I read your comment real quick I thought it said redneck LOL
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
15 Mar 17
For the most part, I try to use my own photos or if I don't - I link the photos. I do prefer my own photos though.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Yes it would be ! I could find snow if I looked at my sisters pictures though 
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
I bet it's hard to find a photo of snow in your area on your camera LOL!
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Mar 17
There are also thousands of public domain photos out there that can be used for any reason by anyone.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Yes there are but I don't think people 'think' they are stealing if they use ones that aren't public domain.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
16 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Yup I'm sure you are right. Mostly I use my own but there are times I don't have the appropriate pic for my discussion. I usually try Pixabay first but there are times they don't have what I want either.
@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
15 Mar 17
I use my own photos. Either it is with @thellyscucina or @thelme55 written on a photo.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
You are safe doing it that way!
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@akalinus (43366)
• United States
15 Mar 17
There is watermark software that you can buy. I don't know much about it but want to look into it. I don't have a scanner so I take photos with my phone and crop them or sometimes an old digital camera. I should haul that thing out of hiding and use it, too.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
You should souce your own also. Just put that photo is yours or similar words.
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@FourWalls (69090)
• United States
16 Mar 17
WHAT????? Read the rules????? 
I am amused by the people who violate the terms of service, then when they're called on it say, "Oh, I'm new here, I don't know how this works." Reading the rules before they signed up never entered into their minds?!
I would add, as I see this occasionally in the Music area, copying the lyrics of an entire song is also copyright infringement. You're always allowed to quote a line or two as an example or to comment on it, but posting the entire lyrics to "Stairway to Heaven" is a no-no.
I am amused by the people who violate the terms of service, then when they're called on it say, "Oh, I'm new here, I don't know how this works." Reading the rules before they signed up never entered into their minds?!
I would add, as I see this occasionally in the Music area, copying the lyrics of an entire song is also copyright infringement. You're always allowed to quote a line or two as an example or to comment on it, but posting the entire lyrics to "Stairway to Heaven" is a no-no.1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Mar 17
I don't think I've seen anyone copy song lyrics word for word if they did I would report it. No, we don't have to read the rules...we're extremely intelligent LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
I'm confused after reading admin. link LOL!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Mar 17
I just refuse to use any photo I didnt take myself, did that on bubbs too, figure I am safest that way
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Oh I know, I just decided a while back I'd just use mine and never mess with the others
@imravi (2337)
• India
16 Mar 17
Thank you for the information. I haven't read the whole terms and conditions even once. Well, I don't like to use photos anyway.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Mar 17
Whether you use photos or not everyone needs to read everything in the 'help' section.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Clip art is free to use - no problem there don't worry. I used to use it a lot.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@akalinus That giraffe is never gonna have that baby LOL
@akalinus (43366)
• United States
15 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill It is a drawing of a giraffe mom and baby. The Silhouette section of Pixabay Public Domain Images is good for images, too. I have used them several times.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Do what you are comfortable with.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Mar 17
What happened that you could not put photos on did you ever find out the reason?
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
17 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I don't know and I haven't been able to submit another one.after my quilt.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
17 Mar 17
@RubyHawk Maybe your photos are too big?
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
16 Mar 17
I always use my own photo. That's why whenever I am out of the house I always take a picture of this and that for future use. 
If not , I will get from Pixabay. Do you know of other sites please where we can freely get pictures?
If not , I will get from Pixabay. Do you know of other sites please where we can freely get pictures?@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
17 Mar 17
I have not used others in so long I can't remember.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
16 Mar 17
I am not afraid of using photos from Pixabay.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
16 Mar 17
I learned about that a long time ago. I only write my own material. It's all I know to do, actually. As for pictures, if I don't use Pixabay or my own, I just let it go. Lately, I haven't felt like using pictures at all. I just let my words speak for themselves.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
15 Mar 17
It's good to look at rules once in a while!
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
15 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill very true..I agree
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